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Navina – “27 Hearts”

As a multi-instrumentalist, as well as a singer and songwriter, this British songbird plays flute, piano, guitar and bass and compiled quite a self-penned song collection in her teenage years. She produces all of her music in her Cambridge bedroom first, before recording a more glossy version in a studio later, still playing most instruments herself. She self-released her debut EP “Colours” in 2014.

Taken from her upcoming EP “Shapes”, which is to be released later this year, her latest single shows a creative and musical maturity beyond her 23 years. The sprightly beat and natural sounding piano give it an uplifting, carefree fluidity, while her pop/folk-dipped vocals effortlessly add an organic layer. Addressing millennial problems, this catchy, gorgeous song definitely has heart.

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HANNIE – “Low Key”

This fun British duo is fast finding their foothold on the passionate pop scene. Hailing from East-London, multi-instrumentalists Hanna Koppenburg and Annie Wagstaff met while studying at The Academy Of Contemporary Music and started uploading self-filmed cover songs. With a sound reminiscent of HAIM and Fickle Friends, they dropped their debut single “Cosmic Bound” early this year.

Enlisting the talents of Carys Selvey, their latest single explores the emotional rollercoaster that is the beginning of a relationship, with the glistening glitter of a catchy melodic pop groove. Driven by an upbeat, funky rhythm, the contemporary tune gets an infatuating retro gloss, which shines brightly by the frisky, cheerful vocals and makes this euphoric pop jam sound anything but low key.

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Parlor Social – “Got The Heebie-Jeebies”

Fronted by husband and wife duo Dessy Di Lauro and Ric’key Pageot, this band is taking ragtime swing of the roaring 20s to new heights. Both no strangers to the music scene, Dessy has taken their Neo-Ragtime style on solo outings and Ric’key has worked with many legends such as Madonna and Cher. They’ve amazed live audiences all over the world with their unique Speakeasy Soul sound.

Released to coincide with Black Music Month, the second single from their upcoming album takes 20s ragtime and prohibition era jazz and dips it in an invigorating contemporary R&B. A spirited beat and sexy horns add a playful edge to this peppy tune full of vintage spice and modern zing. With zesty vocals teasing the melody, this is a fiery, Neo-Ragtime jive with a catchy, vivacious bounce.

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Philthy – “Party Crashers”

As a former member of Prince’s New Power Generation, musical visionary Phillip Lassiter is no stranger to a funkadelic vibe. Primarily a jazz trumpeter, he is a multi-instrumentalist as well as a singer and songwriter. Having won 7 Grammy awards, he worked with the likes of Al Jarreau, Kelly Rowland and Timbaland. His latest musical endeavor fuses his skills into a 13-piece soul spectacular.

The title-track of their new album is an explosive funk extravaganza, straight out of the groovy 70s. The blasting, full-bodied brass is ear-tingling and breathtaking, while the disco drums will give you goosebumps. The vigorous funky vocals and uplifting, sexy and soulful harmonies are filled with a manic energy. This out-of-this-world shindig is a dynamic, foot-tappin’ party of bombastic proportions.

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Jessie Munro – “Under Fire”

Born in Toronto, Canada, but now based in the bright lights of Los Angeles, this impressive twenty-three year-young songstress studied at the Berklee School Of Music, developing her stunning soulful vocals and songwriting prowess. Influenced by the likes of Carole King and Charlotte Day Wilson, she devised an electro R&B/pop style by blending old-school classics with modern sounds.

Driven by bouncy bass plucks and a compelling rhythm, her latest single manages to sound both fun and upbeat and yet create a dreamlike sphere. Taken from her soon to drop “On My Own” EP, the song chronicles the pressures of social expectations. Airy guitars accompany her silky, soulful vocals to paint an inspirational musical picture by fusing the mesmerizing melody with her lyrical poetry.

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Little Brother Eli – “Wait For You”

This British quartet from Oxford was formed in 2013 and they pretty much instantly took to the road and toured extensively ever since. Consisting of Alex Grew, Joshua Rigal, Adam Stowe and Benji Page, these four, well-dressed bearded dudes combine rock, disco and electro-pop with hip-hop rhythms to forge a lively, one-of-a-kind sound. Their thrilling debut album “Cold Tales” dropped in 2016.

By blending an indie-rock basis with a funky vibe and a touch of Nu-Disco, they have concocted something really exciting with their latest single. With powerful vocals and clever instrumentation of playful, plucky bass, vitalizing drums and a raucous, howling guitar solo, they’ve created loads of catchy hooks and an infectious chorus that makes this a funkalicious rock tune you don’t want to wait for.

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